Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameWilliam (The Conquerer) King Of England
, 27G Grandfather
, 27G GrandfatherBirth1028, Falaise, Normandy, France
Death9 Sep 1087, Hermentrube, Near Rouen, France
BurialSt Stephen Abbey, Caen, Normandy
FatherDuke Robert II (The Devil) Of Normandy (1000-1035)
MotherHerleva (ca1012-~1050)
Spouses
1Matilda Of Flanders Queen of England, 27G Grandmother
Birthabt 1031, Flanders, France
Death2 Nov 1083, Caen, Normandy
BurialHoly Trinity Abbey, Caen, Normandy
FatherBaldwin V (The Pious) Count Of Flanders (~1012-1067)
MotherPrincess Adela (Alix) CAPET Of France (1009-1079)
Marriage1053, Cathedral Of Notre Dame D'Eu, Normandy
ChildrenHenry I (Beauclerc) (~1068-1135)
Adela Of Normandy (~1067-1137)
Notes for William (The Conquerer) King Of England
Reigned 1066-1087. Duke of Normandy 1035-1087. Invaded England defeated and where his rival Harold at the Battle of Hastings was killed. He became King of England. The Norman conquest of England was completed by 1072 aided by the establishment of feudalism under which his followers were granted land in return for pledges of service and loyalty. As King William was noted for his efficient if harsh rule. His administration relied upon Norman and other foreign personnel especially Lanfranc Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1085 started Domesday Book.
Internet Sources
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_I_of_England
Internet Sources
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_I_of_England
Notes for Matilda Of Flanders (Spouse 1)
Queen consort of England from 1066.
Also known as Maud
Also known as Maud